Which of these would have been a goal of the Ku Klux Klan in the south during Reconstruction?

restoring southern Democrats to political power

The MAIN purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau was to

help formerly enslaved people adjust to their newfound freedom.

In what way is the Georgia Constitution SIMILAR to the United States Constitution?

They set up a separation of powers within the government.

French-Indian war is viewed by historians being a factor in causing the American Rev. Which of these BEST explains this?

high cost of the war made Parliament create taxes in the American colonies

How did the Missouri Compromise deal with the issue of slavery?

prohibited slavery in most of former Louisiana Territory except Missouri.

Which of these was a major philosophy expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

a belief in the natural rights of citizens

Georgia's "Barrier Islands" offers the BEST explanation for this name?

It helps protect mainland Georgia from storms & erosion.

In what way could you say that the Interstate Highway System and Georgia's ports are linked?

Interstate highways allow goods to be shipped to and from ports.

The "Headright" system and the Land Lottery of 1805 were similar in that each

was a method by the state government to distribute public land to settlers.

One effect of the Yazoo Land Act was that it

led to those responsible being voted out of office.

In American history, the term "Reconstruction" refers to

federal government intervention in the former Confederate states

Which statement BEST explains why Jimmy Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002?

continuing effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts

The Woodland and Mississippian Indians were similar in that they both

practiced agriculture and lived in settled, permanent villages.

The U.S. Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson, (1896) determined that segregation was legal under the condition that

the separate facilities or services for both races be of equal quality.

One of the reasons given for the colonization of Georgia was to serve as a "buffer" colony. This meant that Georgia was

military protective zone between the English colonies & Spanish settlements

How did hosting the 1996 Olympic Games benefit Georgia

They provided an economic boost for the state.

Which would have been the most likely result if the Patriots had lost the Battle of Kettle Creek?

would have given British control of Georgia's backcountry and settlements

One reason why the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation was

Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Based on GA Constitution, what do the State School Superintendent,Secretary of State,Attorney General have in common?

They all fall under the supervision of the Executive branch.

What is the importance of the Okefenokee Swamp to Georgia?

provides habitats for endangered and threatened species

During the 1930s, the "New Deal" demonstrated the willingness of the United States government to

become more involved in the direction of the United States' economy

In order for a person to be able to vote in the state of Georgia, he or she must

be a legal resident of the state of Georgia

How was President Franklin Roosevelt's personal life related to the state of Georgia?

He traveled there because of his illness.

Child refuses to go to school,Child disobeys parents or caregivers,Child runs away from home;Why not Delinquent Behavior

"Unruly Behavior" describes actions only juveniles can be charged with.

The state of Georgia is found in BOTH the

Northern and Western hemispheres.

Entrepreneurs who developed Coca-Cola,Delta Airlines, & Home Depot are all important because their companies provide

international trade and domestic jobs.

The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments were all important additions to the Constitution because they

addressed issues that contributed to the Civil War.

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1
Which of these would have been a goal of the Ku Klux Klan in the south during Reconstruction?
ensuring that freedmen had the right to vote
assisting the scalawags and carpetbaggers
restoring southern Democrats to political power
making sure Reconstruction went smoothly
2
The MAIN purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau was to
serve as a voice for formerly enslaved people Congress.
establish "black codes" to limit the rights of formerly enslaved people.
battle terrorist groups like the Ku Klux Klan.
help formerly enslaved people adjust to their newfound freedom.
3
What is the first step in creating laws in the state of Georgia?
introducing a bill
reviewing by committees
signing by the governor
voting on a resolution
4
In what way is the Georgia Constitution SIMILAR to the United States Constitution?
They each contain just seven "articles."
They each have been amended 27 times.
They each have remained unchanged since their approval.
They set up a separation of powers within the government.
5
French-Indian war is viewed by historians being a factor in causing the American Rev. Which of these BEST explains this?
high cost of the war made Parliament create taxes in the American colonies
British were able to defeat the French in North America, Asia, and at sea.
The Indians believed the colonists would return seized lands to them.
French were never expelled & played part instirring-up colonial discontent
6
A special-purpose government may be created to
establish a new county.
provide public transportation.
build and repair roads.
conduct automobile licensing.
7
How did the Missouri Compromise deal with the issue of slavery?
made the Miss River the divding line between slave states/ free states.
prohibited slavery in most of former Louisiana Territory except Missouri.
required all territories to abolish slavery before becoming states.
stated all future states be required to be slave states except Missouri.
8
Which of these was a major philosophy expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
the need for a federal system of government
a belief in the natural rights of citizens
support for states' rights and slavery
a belief in the benefits of a laissez-faire economy
9
Georgia's "Barrier Islands" offers the BEST explanation for this name?
It attracts many tourists each year.
It protects Georgia's fresh water supply.
It helps protect mainland Georgia from storms & erosion.
It prevents people from Florida from entering Georgia.
10
Unstable economy,Overproduction of agriculture products,Instability of the Stock Marketled; Led directly to what event?
World War II
World War I
Baby Boom Generation
The Great Depression
11
In what way could you say that the Interstate Highway System and Georgia's ports are linked?
Interstate highways all end up at Georgia's coastal ports.
Interstate highways/ports are owned and operated by the Federal government.
Interstate highways allow goods to be shipped to and from ports.
Interstate highways/ports are owned and operated by the Georgia government.
12
The "Headright" system and the Land Lottery of 1805 were similar in that each
was a method by the state government to distribute public land to settlers.
required males age 16 to 60 to work on local roads at least 12 days a year.
contained provisions to preserve Creek and Cherokee ownership of the land.
was a major cause of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and the War of 1812.
13
One effect of the Yazoo Land Act was that it
increased the wealth of middle-class citizens in Georgia.
resulted in the acquisition of additional land in Georgia.
led to those responsible being voted out of office.
caused the government of Georgia to nearly collapse.
14
As members of the Bourbon Triumvirate, Joseph E. Brown, Alfred H. Colquitt, and John B. Gordon all supported
high taxes for state residents.
shutting down the coal-mining industry.
equal rights for newly freed slaves.
expanding the railroad system.
15
In American history, the term "Reconstruction" refers to
establishment of a new system of agriculture in the western states
problems associated with the transformation to an industrial economy.
admission of Western territories to the U.S. as either Free or Slave states
federal government intervention in the former Confederate states
16
Which statement BEST explains why Jimmy Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002?
continuing effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts
support of the Habitat for Humanity program in sub-Saharan Africa
negotiation of a treaty between Egypt and Israel during his presidency
ability to win the goodwill of Latin American countries
17
The Woodland and Mississippian Indians were similar in that they both
were impacted by Hernando de Soto's explorations throughout the Southeast.
lacked a system of religion or belief in an afterlife.
practiced agriculture and lived in settled, permanent villages.
existed in the Southeastern United States before the Archaic period.
18
The U.S. Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson, (1896) determined that segregation was legal under the condition that
the segregation laws did not spread outside of the Southern states.
the separate facilities or services for both races be of equal quality.
whites receive higher quality facilities and services than blacks.
all children receive permission to attend the same school
19
Which Georgia governor appointed more African Americans to gov't positions than all previous Georgia governors combined?
Earnest Vandiver
George Busbee
Jimmy Carter
Lester Maddox
20
Chartered in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly,Founded by Abraham Baldwin;Which Georgia institution isbeing described
The Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Southern University
Georgia State University
The University of Georgia
21
Suing someone refusing to pay for your mailbox when they knocked it down with a car, what would your action be called?
using the criminal code
addressing public safety
filing a civil law suit
an act of civil disobedience
22
The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, formed in 1960s, was known as, nonviolent sit-ins to protest
violence against students.
the unfair treatment of women
Jim Crow laws.
unequal pay.
23
Which grouping lists the main reasons for Spanish exploration of the "New World"?
"Salt, silk, and spices"
"God, glory, and gold"
"Rum, slaves, and molasses"
"Trade, silver, and jewels"
24
What 1915 event in Georgia drew attention to questions of antisemitism throughout the state and the nation?
looting of the Jewish Temple
Atlanta Race Riot
burning of a cross on top of Stone Mountain
the lynching of Leo Max Frank
25
One of the reasons given for the colonization of Georgia was to serve as a "buffer" colony. This meant that Georgia was
an outpost from which English pirates could attack Spanish galleons
a colony built to give England's debtors a new start
military protective zone between the English colonies & Spanish settlements
founded to export raw materials to England & serve as a market for imports
26
How did hosting the 1996 Olympic Games benefit Georgia
They provided an economic boost for the state.
They left the state in debt after the Olympic Games.
They helped to Atlanta to have a water shortage
They allowed Georgia farmers to produce more crop
27
The Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) provides which services?
ferry and rail
bus and air
bus and rail
air and rail
28
Which would have been the most likely result if the Patriots had lost the Battle of Kettle Creek?
would have given British control of Georgia's backcountry and settlements
would have ended French support for the Continental Army.
would have forced the surrender of Washington's forces in the north.
British would have been forced to surrender control of the coastal areas.
29
One reason why the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation was
the states were not free to trade among themselves under the Articles
the Articles gave too much power to the national government
Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
small states were underrepresented under the Articles of Confederation.
30
Based on GA Constitution, what do the State School Superintendent,Secretary of State,Attorney General have in common?
They all fall under the supervision of the Executive branch.
They all fall under the supervision of the Judicial branch.
appointed by the Legislative Branch & serve fixed terms without reelection
appointed by the General Assembly and serve an unlimited number of terms .
31
What is the importance of the Okefenokee Swamp to Georgia?
served as a buffer zone between the United States and the French Empire.
site of the first settlement of Native American Indians in state of GA.
provides habitats for endangered and threatened species
contains miles of inland waterways linked parts of state fortransportation
32
During the 1930s, the "New Deal" demonstrated the willingness of the United States government to
avoid any economic practices that could be labeled as socialistic
strictly follow the practices of laissez-faire economics.
become more involved in the direction of the United States' economy
provide military aid to European nations fighting against fascism.
33
1732charter by King George II1744decline under Trustee control1751-First slaves entered GA, 1752-___1754John Reynolds RG
the Board of Trustees forbids the practice of slavery
Georgia signs the Declaration of Independence
Georgia becomes a Royal Colony
James Oglethorpe dies
34
In order for a person to be able to vote in the state of Georgia, he or she must
hold a driver license.
have lived in the country for at least four years.
be a legal resident of the state of Georgia
be a property owner.
35
Which tech development led to increased demand for enslaved labor in the United States during the early- to mid-1800s?
the steel plow
the combine harvester
the cotton gin
the mechanical reaper
36
Located at the mouth of a major Georgia river,Fastest growing port in the United States; these are describing the
Port of Brunswick
Port of Charleston
Port of Savannah
Port of Columbus
37
Immigrants coming to Georgia's NW counties in the late-20th century would be MOST likely to find work in which of these?
commercial fishing
cotton farming
carpet industry
poultry farming
38
In the 1960s, Andrew Young helped to organize citizenship schools, which educated African-American people about
history
marriage
careers.
voting.
39
How was President Franklin Roosevelt's personal life related to the state of Georgia?
He went there for security reasons during World War II.
He traveled there because of his illness.
He married someone who was originally from Georgia.
He was born in Georgia.
40
Child refuses to go to school,Child disobeys parents or caregivers,Child runs away from home;Why not Delinquent Behavior
"Delinquent Behaviors" have to be decided on by the state Supreme Court.
"Unruly Behavior" describes actions only juveniles can be charged with.
"Unruly Behavior" is more serious than "Delinquent Behaviors"
"Delinquent Behaviors" are crimes only adults can commit.
41
The site of the biggest and bloodiest Civil War battle in Georgia was
Atlanta.
Augusta.
Savannah.
Chickamauga.
42
One of the BEST measures of success for businesses and their entrepreneurs is
marginal cash
profit.
loss
marginal revenue.
43
The state of Georgia is found in BOTH the
Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
Northern and Western hemispheres.
Southern and Western hemispheres.
Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
44
Entrepreneurs who developed Coca-Cola,Delta Airlines, & Home Depot are all important because their companies provide
home services and international trade
majority market share and home services.
international trade and domestic jobs.
domestic jobs and majority market share.
45
The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments were all important additions to the Constitution because they
were passed over the objection of the majority of the states.
repealed previous amendments.
granted more freedom to women.
addressed issues that contributed to the Civil War.

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